In Praise of Hatred by Khaled Khalifa

In Praise of Hatred

Khaled Khalifa with Leri Price

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1980s Syria, a young Muslim girl lives a secluded life behind the veil in the vast and perfumed house of her grandparents. Her three aunts—the pious Maryam, the liberal Safaa, and the free-spirited Marwa—raise her with the aid of their ever-dev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.93

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